Put simply, given the technology we have now, building a voting system that would easily allow every single eligible person to vote from their home using a touchtone phone would not be at all difficult. Do you want to know why? Because big business and special interests don't want you to vote.
Voter turnout in this election was about 39% (yes, that's up from 1998, but 1998 was the lowest turnout since 1942). The smaller that number is, the more a dedicated group of people who all vote can swing the election their way, even though it's contrary to the will of the people. The Christian Coalition is one of the most obvious examples.
Other than that I just got back from Belleville from dropping off Jon and Rachel. I picked up some CDs on my way home; mostly punk stuff that I've had for a while (downloaded) that I wanted to buy the full album (that's right — if there are any RIAA goons monitoring this, I use file sharing to preview albums and I legitimately buy them if I think they're worth it).
I also picked up the Hedwig soundtrack. You'd think I've have gotten it earlier considering I've been promoting Hedwig since 1998 (and more in 1999), but better late than never. Origin of Love still blows me away every time I hear it, but then I do have a weakness for musicals in general. Sorry.
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